Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsThe Mississippi's Department of Human Services will pay the federal government $5 million to settle allegations that it juked federal food stamp program data in order to receive performance bonuses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. “Although it is appalling that these actions occurred within a state agency entrusted with assisting vulnerable and needy residents, I am heartened that MDHS has resolved its liability and cooperated with our investigation,” William Hyslop, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, said...…Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsThe Mississippi's Department of Human Services will pay the federal government $5 million to settle allegations that it juked federal food stamp program data in order to receive performance bonuses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. “Although it is appalling that these actions occurred within a state agency entrusted with assisting vulnerable and needy residents, I am heartened that MDHS has resolved its liability and cooperated with our investigation,” William Hyslop, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, said...WW…

Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsNissan on Wednesday said it would halt production at its Canton facility and others in the U.S. for two weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The production outage — affecting about 5,250 employees in Canton — will last from March 20 through April 6. "The company is taking this action to boost containment efforts where possible around the COVID-19 coronavirus," spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter said. "Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus at any Nissan facility. Areas deemed business-essential...…Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsNissan on Wednesday said it would halt production at its Canton facility and others in the U.S. for two weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The production outage — affecting about 5,250 employees in Canton — will last from March 20 through April 6. "The company is taking this action to boost containment efforts where possible around the COVID-19 coronavirus," spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter said. "Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus at any Nissan facility. Areas deemed business-essential...WW…

Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsBrett Favre is paying Mississippi back $1.1 million in welfare money he received for speaking engagements and other purposes, according to State Auditor Shad White. White said the former Green Bay Packers quarterback paid his office $500,000 on Wednesday and he would "repay the remainder in installments over the next few months." The auditor said the money will eventually be sent to the Mississippi Department of Human Services for welfare-related expenditures.Favre received funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or...…Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsBrett Favre is paying Mississippi back $1.1 million in welfare money he received for speaking engagements and other purposes, according to State Auditor Shad White. White said the former Green Bay Packers quarterback paid his office $500,000 on Wednesday and he would "repay the remainder in installments over the next few months." The auditor said the money will eventually be sent to the Mississippi Department of Human Services for welfare-related expenditures.Favre received funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or...WW…